Last Updated on December 15, 2023 by Bestusefultips
Do you want to set up a fingerprint scanner on your Pixel 5? Here’s how to add fingerprint (Pixel Imprint) on Google Pixel 5. You can quickly unlock your Pixel using the back of your phone fingerprint scanner. Only one biometric security is available in your Pixel 5. Also, use other lock screen security like Pattern lock, PIN, Password, etc. You can rename or delete fingerprints anytime on your Pixel 5 device.
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How to Add Fingerprint (Pixel Imprint) on Google Pixel 5
Step 1: Pull down the notification tray twice from the top and touch the Settings icon.
Step 2: Scroll down and touch Security.
Step 3: Touch on Pixel imprint under the device security section.
Step 4: Select a backup screen lock (We select Pixel imprint + Pattern).
Step 5: Draw a pattern lock and touch the Next button at the bottom right.
Step 6: Draw the pattern again and touch the Confirm at the bottom right.
Now, select the lock screen notifications display settings and touch on Done.
Step 7: Put your finger on the back of the fingerprint sensor and lift it when you feel a vibration. Wait for the fingerprint added message and tap on Add another or Done.
Alternative Way (Android 14): Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Fingerprint & Face Unlock > Choose a backup screen lock > Set pattern > Next > Draw pattern again > Confirm > Choose how lock screen notification display > Done > Fingerprint unlock > I agree > Start > Touch & hold the fingerprint sensor until complete the process > Done.
How to Add Multiple Fingerprints on Google Pixel 5
Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Add fingerprint > Put your finger in the fingerprint sensor until complete process > Done.
Alternative Way (Android 14): Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Fingerprint & Face Unlock > Fingerprint unlock > Add Fingerprint > Set up the Fingerprint > Done.
How to Rename Fingerprint on Google Pixel 5
Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Tap the Fingerprint name you want to change > Enter the name > OK.
Alternative Way (Android 14): Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Fingerprint & Face Unlock > Fingerprint unlock > Tap the Finger you want to edit the name> Enter the name > OK.
How to Delete Fingerprint on Pixel 5
Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Trash icon in front of fingerprint reader > Delete.
Alternative Way (Android 14): Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Fingerprint & Face Unlock > Fingerprint unlock > Tap the Trash icon of the Finger you want to delete > Delete.
How to Enable Swipe Fingerprint for Notification on Pixel 5
Settings > System > Gestures > Swipe fingerprint for notifications > Toggle on Swipe fingerprint for notifications.
How to Temporary Disable Fingerprint Scanner in Google Pixel 5
Turn on lockdown mode in your Google Pixel to turn off fingerprint security.
Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen > Toggle on Show lockdown option.
Step 1: Long press the power button on your Pixel 5.
Step 2: Tap Lockdown.
Step 3: Now, you can’t unlock your Pixel 5 using Fingerprint security.
To use fingerprint again, unlock your phone once using Pattern or PIN or Password lock.
Step 4: Now, lock your Pixel 5 and unlock it using a Fingerprint password.
And that’s all. If you have trouble implementing the above steps, please tell us in the comment box below. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel 5 tips and tricks.
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